As we approach the next generation of Nintendo, Brian Altano sits down with IGN co-founder Peer Schneider to look back at his decades-long journey covering Nintendo, from the early days to the dawn of the Switch 2. From launch events to iconic IGN moments (yes, that meme), this 1-on-1 dives into what it's like building the world’s biggest gaming site as a lifelong Nintendo fan.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:47 - The Early Days
00:16:35 - The Big Leap of the Nintendo 64
00:26:05 - Reviewing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
00:36:04 - The Gamecube Era
00:43:00 - Covering The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker
00:52:48 - Becoming The Reaction Guys
00:59:35 - The Wii and the Nintendo DS
01:03:16 - Experiencing the Nintendo 3DS
01:09:19 - Wii U: The Dark Ages
01:15:30 - The Launch of Amiibo
01:18:20 - The Nintendo 2DS
01:22:05 - The Success of the Nintendo Switch
01:29:18 - The Dawn of the Nintendo Switch 2 & What's Next
01:43:25 - Outro
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